Human remains were found in a wooded area just off southbound Interstate 95 near the Chamberlayne Avenue exit in Henrico County on Sunday evening, prompting a swift response from investigators. A driver spotted the remains off the busy roadway and called police, setting off an investigation that was still unfolding as authorities worked to piece together what happened.
Henrico Police received a call around 5:30 p.m. about a suspicious situation on I-95 south, according to WTVR. Virginia State Police were on the scene investigating, and troopers were seen putting up a yellow barrier in the wooded area near the exit ramp off Chamberlayne Avenue, the station reported.
Scene Cordoned Off as Investigation Continues
The discovery unfolded along one of the busiest stretches of highway in the Richmond region, where troopers moved to secure the wooded patch just steps from passing traffic. As of Sunday evening, officials had not released complete details about the circumstances surrounding the discovery, and the station noted it was still waiting to hear back from Virginia State Police for official information, per the same account.
Separately, according to WRIC ABC 8News, Virginia State Police troopers were called to I-95 south near Chamberlayne Avenue in Richmond shortly before 5:45 p.m. for a report of a deceased individual. Troopers found a man dead in a wooded area about 30 feet from the roadway, WRIC reported, though his identity has been withheld pending positive identification and notification of next of kin.
Identity and Cause Remain Unconfirmed
No further information about how the man died or how long the remains may have been in the area has been released. Authorities continue to investigate, and this remains a developing story as both agencies work to confirm additional details about the man found off the busy interstate corridor.
